John Patrick wrote:Fish out of water? Billups is going 18-7 while Hamilton is averaging 22 pts, 3 reb 3 assists and 1 1/2 steals. Still, the Warriors backcourt may be superior to this and definitely superior to SA.

that's right! The Pistons have had a rough start to this season but their backcourt has continued to be great. Baron and JRich are superior right now but not by much

I see Ginobili as a player that does what he has to do make his team win. Like Duncan, he doesn't look to put up the numbers for himself but does what he has to for his team to win often. Ginobili can explode at any time and when he wants to, noone can guard him

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[quote]Reality - Baron and JRich are the most talented backcourt and are now performing like it. This season they are the best backcourt so far, in games that JRich has played. The three guard lineup of Baron, JRich and Monta is probably the best three guard rotation their is right now[/quo

I'm with you on the 3-headed monster of JRich, Baron and Monta. Byplayinfg JRich or Pietrus at the 3 we have suddenly became very similar to teams like Phoenix (Marion 3), Cleveland (Le Bron 3) and Denver (Carmelo 3).

In THIS NBA, Mike D. cannot compete with the starters. Nelly has recognized this and has limited his playing time to where he will not get overly exposed. But I will take a JRich, Baron, and Monta 3-headed monster above any 3 in the league.

I am glad to see that baron isn't simply dribbling around and huckiong up 3's everytime down. He is such a better player when he is powering to the bucket, and it has shown in the early part of the season. Hopefully he can keep it up. Oh yeah, I definately notice that those 15 less pounds that he was carrying last season slowed him down, as he looks much quicker this year.

I have seen the 49ers win a Superbowl. I have now seen the Giants win a world series. I need one more championship in my lifetime to make my life complete...

mamamamarciulionis wrote:i think that Baron can still play better. MVP? not this year and maybe not at all with Lebron and Wade out there.

Don't forget about Arenas or Nowitzski. There's a lot of valid MVP options out there.

It's still way too soon for all this Baron for MVP talk right now, but if he can bring the Warriors up out of their 12 year playoff drought, then he should be strongly considered or at least get honorable mention...

MVP is much more of a political thing that it is about numbers. It will be a poster boy for the NBA - LeBron, DWade, maybe even Chris Paul - but not Baron. Plus, as good as Baron is playing, any talk about MVP is a jinx and might lead to that yearly injury so we need to stop it!
However, if they make the playoffs then I'd say Nelly has a great shot for coach of the year honors.

mamamamarciulionis wrote:i think that Baron can still play better. MVP? not this year and maybe not at all with Lebron and Wade out there.

Don't forget about Arenas or Nowitzski. There's a lot of valid MVP options out there.

It's still way too soon for all this Baron for MVP talk right now, but if he can bring the Warriors up out of their 12 year playoff drought, then he should be strongly considered or at least get honorable mention...

Baron will have a chance of getting MVP if he either has real high averages or the team wins like the Suns have the past two seasons!